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[Clarification: This article has been updated to clarify that Yetur Gross-Matos, Micah Parsons and Jesse Luketa have been accused of hazing in a lawsuit by a former Penn State teammate but are not officially named as defendants in the suit. The parties named as defendants in the case are Penn State University, Penn State head football coach James Franklin and Penn State football player Damion Barber, who is also accused of hazing in the suit.]

Last week, CBS Sports predicted that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers would be snatching prized pass-rusher Yetur Gross-Matos in April’s NFL draft with the 14th pick. The Penn State star has the size and athleticism to make an immediate impact with the Buccaneers, and he would be a welcome addition to a young core that includes linebackers Devin White and Shaq Barrett (assuming Barrett and the Bucs reach a long-term deal this offseason).

But today, Gross-Matos is in the news for a much different reason — one that could ultimately hurt his stock and potential first-round billing.

The suit was brought against Penn State by former defensive back Isaiah Humphries, who now plays for Cal. Gross-Matos was one of several upperclassmen accused in the suit, with others being Damion Barber, Micah Parsons and Jesse Luketa.

Suffice to say, any Penn State player named in this suit who aspires to an NFL career, including Gross-Matos, will have to answer to teams in the months leading up to April’s draft. Character issues are major red flags for clubs, and these allegations should not be taken lightly.